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Body Adjusting to Diet?

Hi Everyone,

Just this past week (and by that I mean since Monday, so...two days), I've really cleaned up my diet. Previously I was at a higher calorie count and not focusing on eating nutritious foods - it was really just my goal to not gain any more weight, and heal a couple of injuries I had, get through some stressful stuff....you know, the time just wasn't right for weight loss.

Now though, I've bought myself a diet journal (cos I'm a paper and pen kinda gal) and I'm looking at my macros - mainly protein. I have other goals, like drinking plenty of water and eating a variety of fruits and vegetables.

But I'm lethargic. Not tired, like sleepy, but lethargic and lacking energy. I'm wondering if it's natural to experience this to a degree, since it must be a shock to my body. I haven't worked out the past two days, but I've been 'lightly active' - probably about half an hour of walking, taking the stairs etc.

Just cos I know someone will ask, here's what I ate yesterday:

Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, 10 almonds, 1/2c blueberries
Mixed bean chili
Grilled mushroom stuffed with quinoa, sardines and parmesan
Coffee light frappuccino
Protein shake with unsweetened almond milk
Total: 1679 cals

Today:
Instant unflavoured oats, 1c raspberries/blueberries, vanilla protein powder, unsweetened almond milk
Tuna nicoise salad
RAW cashew bar
Mocha light frappuccino with soy
Greek yogurt, tsp honey, 10 almonds
Dinner tbc

So...did anyone else get a kind of low-energy period when they switched to a healthy diet?

Replies

  • Weightwatcher72
    Weightwatcher72 Posts: 95 Member
    So...did anyone else get a kind of low-energy period when they switched to a healthy diet?

    No, I noticed the opposite, in that I had more energy. I eat healthy amounts of fruit, veg, fibre and protein and as said I find I'm able to do more and not feel hungry all the time
  • sfkn123
    sfkn123 Posts: 17 Member
    Mine lasted for about a week, but it's mostly because of the calories change. I went from probably 3500 calories to 1200-1500 overnight. It'll eventually come back. Exercising also helps speed this process up. More fluids.
  • caimay149
    caimay149 Posts: 65 Member
    Ah thanks, it's good to know it's not just me!
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    I didn't notice anything for a while, but after a month or so, I remember commenting to people that I felt better. I was actually surprised, as I'd always thought people who ate well were just showing off and lying about feeling better (or feeling worse after eating a crappy meal), lol. They weren't lying or showing off. It works. :)

    It took a little time, though, not just one day.

    Give it a week or two.

    Good luck!